South Bend Jiu-Jitsu
Mishawaka BJJ
six blades Jiu-Jitsu association affiliate
Reliance Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy and a Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Association affiliate. Students of all skill levels are welcome to join us for both group classes and private lessons. We are a faith based organization that focuses on building each other up both physically and mentally.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Association values are expressed in each blade: Family, Respect, Honor, Loyalty, Attitude, and Discipline.
Mission Statement
Hi, Micky Sage here - I’m a Michiana native with over 26 years experience in martial arts. I’m married and have 3 incredible kids and two very furry dogs. I hold a black belt in both Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. I also have a boxing/MMA background and teach self defense.
Micky Sage
- 3rd degree black belt Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
- 1st degree Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- MMA/boxing background
- 2019 Michigan Open BJJ Bronze Medal Winner
- 2012 Buckeye Boarder International Grappling Tournament Gold Medal Winner
- 2007 NAGA Midwest Grappling Championship 1st Place Winner x 2
- 2007 Arnold Grappling Classic Bronze Medal Winner
- May 20th, 2000 Danger Zone Extreme Full Contact Fighting Tournament Welterweight champion
- 1999 Ground N Pound Champion
Meet your coach
Jessica
Hi, I’m Jessica and I have been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over three years now. I enjoy teaching, learning and growing as a team. I love working through challenges and supporting others to reach their goals. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has helped me learn how to connect my mind, body, and breath, and I am excited to help others do the same.
- 11-5-22 Fuji bjj tournament
- lightweight gold medal winner
- Absolute silver medal winner
Matt
Hello, I’m Coach Matt. I’ve been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2008 and been a training partner of Professor Sage since 2014. I enjoy watching younger practitioners grow and develop their games, and helping new students feel comfortable and accepted into the Reliance Family. When not on the mats, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children.
Assistant coaches
classes
Jiu-jitsu
Students of all levels learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a structured and safe environment. Class starts off with a warm up, then learning a new technical move and ends with a live ‘roll’ where students can practice the technique and get feedback.
Monthly
open Mat/Q&A
Open format for students of all levels to train independently or with the group, ask questions and workout.
Included in Jiu-Jitsu coaching.
boxing
As part of your Reliance membership, you have the opportunity to learn boxing fundamentals. These techniques improve your cardio endurance and provides you with a basic self defense understanding.
